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Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn, England: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kings_Lynn_Modern_Center.jpgAuthor: Igors Jefimovs
King's Lynn is a major seaport and market town in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, on the western part of Norfolk, England. Located on the River Great Ouse about 156 km (97 mi) to the north of London, it has a population of around 45,000 people (2012 estimate).
St John's Church, King's Lynn: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_John%27s_Church_King%27s_Lynn.JPGAuthor: Alienturnedhuman
The name King's Lynn is said to mean king's lake, a word of Celtic origin, though how the town got this name is not certain. It was once even known as Len Episcopi, or Bishop's Lynn, when it was under the control of the Bishop of Norwich.
Located south of the estuary of the River Great Ouse, King's Lynn was established some time in the early 10th century, but was only mentioned for the first time a century later. At one time in the 14th century, it became the third most important port in England behind Southampton and London.
Town Hall and Holy Trinity Guildhall, King's Lynn: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kings-lynn-townhall.JPGAuthor: Alienturnedhuman
Visiting King's Lynn
From London, take the A11 motorway until Cambridge. From there, continue north on the A10 road till you arrive at King's Lynn.Places of Interest in King's Lynn
- Clifton House: Former merchant's house from the 13th century, this is today a Grade I listed heritage building.
- Green Quay: Old Tudor-period warehouse constructed during the Elizabethan era (1533-1603).
- Hanseatic Warehouse: Dating to its construction in 1475, this is the only building of the Hanseatic League that is still standing in England.
- King's Lynn Carnegie Library: Local public library funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
- Red Mount: 15th century chapel at the center of The Walks.
- The Walks: Main urban park in King's Lynn.
- Town Hall and Trinity Guildhall: Two adjacent historic buildings erected between 1422 and 1428. The guildhall is today a Grade I listed heritage building.
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